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Weather & Climate in Lauf an der Pegnitz, Germany
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lauf an der Pegnitz experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 277 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 32.7 inches. The area receives 7.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,096 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 46.7°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 277 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,096 ft (334 m) |
| Area | 36.0 sq mi (93.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 733/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.5139°N, 11.2825°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
143 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.
| Nov 6, 2000 | 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia | M4.2 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Oct 21, 1997 | 1 km NE of Wangen, Germany | M4.1 | 149 km | 20 km |
| May 21, 2018 | 2 km SSE of Erlbach, Germany | M4.1 | 117 km | 14 km |
| Nov 6, 2000 | 4 km NE of Skalná, Czechia | M4.0 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Sep 4, 2011 | 5 km WSW of Habartov, Czechia | M4.0 | 113 km | 2 km |
| May 31, 2014 | 4 km NE of Skalná, Czechia | M3.8 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2000 | 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia | M3.8 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 1997 | 2 km WNW of Bad Brambach, Germany | M3.8 | 107 km | 5 km |
| Sep 8, 2000 | 0 km N of Skalná, Czechia | M3.8 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Nov 6, 2000 | 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia | M3.8 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Oct 29, 2000 | 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia | M3.6 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Nov 6, 2000 | 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia | M3.6 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Sep 4, 2000 | 3 km S of Hranice, Czechia | M3.6 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Oct 15, 2000 | 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia | M3.5 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Oct 15, 2000 | 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia | M3.5 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 2001 | 2 km NW of Schöneck, Germany | M3.5 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Nov 6, 2000 | 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia | M3.5 | 116 km | 0 km |
| Nov 6, 2000 | 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia | M3.4 | 116 km | 0 km |
| Jul 2, 2001 | 3 km E of Bad Bocklet, Germany | M3.4 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Nov 6, 2000 | 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia | M3.4 | 116 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 3.1 in |
Lauf an der Pegnitz has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 31°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (2.2").